GROUNDSKEEPER

Job Posting : GROUNDSKEEPER

Department of State Hospitals

JC-433984 - GROUNDSKEEPER

GROUNDSKEEPER

$3,548.00 - $4,233.00 per Month

Final Filing Date : Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Limited Term, Full Time Groundskeeper position(s).

The vacancies exist in the Facility Operations Department and is under the direction of the Groundskeeping II Supervisor.

Groundskeepers shall be responsible for landscaping duties hospital wide. A Training and Development (T&D) assignment may be considered.

• A successful incumbent will have knowledge and experience with proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, shrubs, flowers, trees and lawns;
• correct use and care of landscaping / gardening materials, tools and equipment; approved methods and materials used in controlling and eradication common plant diseases and pests;
• keeping simple records, reports and maintaining accurate record keeping; instruct and leading unskilled assistants; knowledgeable of principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the landscaping industry;
• maintaining and adhering to tool control policy and procedures; reading blueprints, working from plans and specifications;

adhering to all safety and security policies and procedures; and knowledgeable of building, construction and safety codes applicable to the landscape industry.

Additional requirements include ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, good interpersonal skills, dependable, able to follow directions and complete assigned tasks, ability to work well with others and promote and maintain positive and effective work relationships, with good attendance.

Ability to bend, kneel, lift, work in confined spaces, and on inclines and declines and work in all types of weather conditions.

Overtime may be required as directed and approved.

Additional Information :

• The initial appointment may be up to 12 months with the possibility of extending up to 24 months. Positions filled as limited term may become permanent.
• This position(s) requires a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• There may be an exercise as part of the interview process.

In order to gain list eligibility, you may follow the link to the exam :

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area.

The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

For experience / education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination / Employment Application (STD.

678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start / end dates(MM / DD / YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account.

Please reference Job Control # 433984 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section.

SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.

e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received / processed faster than other methods of filing.

Please submit only one application.